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	Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to prepare thousands of meatballs for the&nbsp;Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove. Newsday&#39;s&nbsp;Beth Whitehouse reports.&nbsp;
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Operation meatball: Preparing for the Feast of St. Rocco

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